Laughing Moon Mercantile's Corset Making DVD. Ladies Victorian Underwear 1840s-1890s. This is ideal to use with the Dore Victorian Corset Pattern.
The 2-hour instructional video covers the following:
• History of the Victorian corset and timeline of technical innovations
• How corsets were worn and correct fit explanation
• Discussion of modern usage of corsetry techniques
• Appropriate fabrics and how to prepare them; colors and trims
• Complete explanation and demonstration of supplies and tools:
- Aglets, awls
- Boning, boning tape
- Busks, lacing, lace beading Grommets or eyelets with setting tools
- Waist reinforcement, binding
Fitting
• How to choose a size, make and use a fitting muslin, and achieve a good fit
• Demonstration of fitting muslins on live models
• Appropriate pattern alterations and how to make them
Sewing
• Correct needle size, stitch length, and machine tension
• Detailed explanation and finished samples of every construction step
• Demonstration of final fitting and alteration adjustments
• How to lace the back and put a corset on without assistance
• Extensive list of corset and fastener supply sources
• Bibliography for more information or further study